Mahindra Racing has announced a partnership with Magneti Marelli to develop powertrain components for Mahindra Racing’s season three Formula E-car, the M3Electro. Mahindra Racing will also begin a new commercial partnership with the Italian supplier’s branding appearing on the season two M2Electro for the remaining races of the current season.
The M2Electro will also be displayed on the Magneti Marelli stand at the upcoming Beijing Auto Show which takes place from the 25th of April until the 4th of May 2016 at the China International Exhibition Center, Beijing.
Dilbagh Gill, Team Principal of Mahindra Racing Formula E Team said that they are thrilled to announce this partnership in Paris. Mahindra Racing has developed a very strong relationship with Magneti Marelli over the past few months while developing our powertrain for the next season. He also added that as an established EV manufacturer and an FIA Formula E manufacturer, they have a mandate to drive the future of EV technology, and that begins with developing the most innovative ideas and components.
Roberto Dalla, Motorsport Director at Magneti Marelli said, “We are proud of the partnership with the Mahindra Racing Formula E Team in the very important and challenging FIA Formula E Championship. Magneti Marelli has brought innovative technologies to multiple racing categories. Formula E allows us to exploit our knowledge in strategic components for hybrid and electric propulsion.” He further went on to add, “Performance, efficiency and reliability are going to be key elements to race in season three and we believe that the solution developed with Mahindra Racing will be able to demonstrate the capabilities of Mahindra and Magneti Marelli which will help the team to be successful in the FIA Formula E Championship.”